starrdragon 's review for:

Becoming Naomi León by Pam Muñoz Ryan

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Audio.  This is a children’s book about two siblings whose mother visits after being gone for 7 years.  That sets up so much on its own. As that’s what the stories mainly about; the siblings, one with selective mutism one with a physical disability, find themselves learning about their parents. This was a sweet glossed over simple story about a girl finding her voice when things aren’t right.  Very nice Tory that I think elementary school students could get a good hit from. Extra point for diversity for them being half Mexican and how they explored their culture.